Garden Gate Magazine | Garden Design & Plant Tips

Looking for travel ideas in 2025? Join us on an unforgettable garden tour! 🤩 Connect with a small group of fellow garden lovers as we explore inspiring public and private gardens in Europe. ✨Limited spots are available on each tour— reserve your spot today at GardenGateTravel.com 🇪🇸 Spain’s Andalucía: Alhambra & Cordoba’s Patio Festival | May 7 – May 15, 2025 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England’s Cotswolds: Charming English Gardens | June 22 – June 30, 2025 🇮🇪 Ireland in Bloom: Spectacular Summer Gardens with Guest host Linda Vater @potagerblog | July 15 – July 22, 2025 #WeCantWaitWednesday #gardentour #andalucia #cotswolds #IrishGardens #englishgarden #gardengatemagazine

Christmas Cactus Vs. Thanksgiving Cactus 🌵🧐 Learn how to identify the differences between them here! Which type of holiday cacti do you grow? 🦃 or 🎄

Spread some holiday cheer with gifts from @michellemasterstopiaryart, where the classical art of topiary is reframed with a contemporary twist of humor and style 🎁🌳✨ Michelle’s shrubbery designs are available on home décor, stationery and fine gifts. A unique gift for a gardener or pet enthusiast, these items offer the perfect blend of nature and charm! Handmade in the United States. 🎁 Enjoy 15% off your purchase at MichelleMasters.com with code: GARDEN #gardengiftideas #gardenstationary #topiarygarden #giftsforgardeners

For the Practical gardener in your life — Gift a Composter from HotBin! Composting at home is the most efficient and eco-friendly method for managing organic waste while reducing waste transportation. HotBin's super-insulated bins keep the composting process moving quickly, even in cold winter climates. Use discounted code: "GG" for 10% discount at: hotbincomposting-us.com/ @hotbincompostingus #giftsforgardeners #practicalgifts #gardencomposter #composting #diygardener

"And each flower and herb on Earth's dark breast rose from the dreams of its wintery rest. " - Percy Bysshe Shelley

Talk & Tour: A Collector’s Garden 🍁🌲😍 Step into Gene Rozenboom’s stunning Portland backyard, packed with unique dwarf conifers and Japanese maples! This tour is a must-see for plant lovers ✨   ⬇️ Comment “Portland Tour” below and we’ll send you the link to the full tour + a list of Gene’s favorite mail-order nurseries for hard-to-find trees! 🌲🍁✨ #conifers #japanesemaple #portlandgardens #oregongarden #gardenreels #gardendesignideas #gardengatemagazine #gardenloversofinstagram

Best Plants with Berries for Birds 🫐🐦✨ The vibrant berries on trees, shrubs, and plants aren’t just beautiful—they’re essential for wildlife. ❄️ As winter approaches, these fruits help provide high-energy meals for birds. Here are a few of our Top Picks! - Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) - Arrowwood viburnum (Viburnum dentatum) - Snowberry (Symphoricarpos spp.) - Flowering Crabapples (Malus hybrids) - Juniper (Juniperus spp.) - Black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) What are go-to plants you grow to support birds in your garden? #birdgarden #wintergardening #fallgardens #birdloversofinstagram #birdfriendly #wildlifegardening #gardengatemagazine

📣 Just Announced: Seattle Garden Tour ✨🌿🍁 Join us on an unforgettable garden adventure in September 2025 as we explore inspiring gardens in Seattle and Victoria, BC! From iconic public gardens to hidden private gems, you’ll experience rare perennials, innovative design ideas and breathtaking views. ✨ Our tour features: 🌟 4-star accommodations 🍽️ Delicious meals, including a high tea at Butchart Gardens 🎟️ Admission to world-class gardens 🚍 Comfortable coach and ferry transport 🌱 Expert guidance from Garden Gate’s Sherri Ribbey, Jack Coyier, and local expert Camille Paulsen @tahomaflora Spaces are limited, so don’t miss your chance to join fellow garden lovers on this fun trip! Visit GardenGateTravel.com #WeCantWaitWednesday #GardenTour #SeattleGardens #VictoriaBC #PlantLovers #fallgardens #TravelWithGardenGate #gardengatemagazine

Personalized Garden Gift Ideas ✨🌻 @gigisgardengifts Give that garden lover the perfect gift from a one-woman, small business owner who started Gigi’s Garden Gifts, from her love of nature. She harvests the seeds from her gardens and uses them to create personalized gifts. Items can also be personalized and sent directly to the recipient with a handmade notecard.✒️ 🎁 More than 40 garden-themed gifts! Shop Gigi's Garden Gifts on Etsy: Etsy.com/shop/gigisgardengifts/

"Nature is painting for us day after day pictures of infinite beauty." - John Ruskin

🌲🪴❄️ Winter Porch Pots Made Easy! Learn how to use evergreens and festive accents to create your own gorgeous porch pots for winter — You can even forage plant material from the garden! Check out the smart tips below & visit our YouTube channel to watch our winter container how-to videos ✨ 🪵 Birch logs – No need bury the bulky end of a birch log, just drill a hole in the bottom and insert a bamboo stake 3 to 4 inches into the base, then push stake into the potting mix. ✨Festive accents – Add artificial berries, flowers, ornaments and bows for color and interest. Remove the ornament hanger to hot glue it to a stake or dowel for secure placement. We recommend shatter-proof ornaments for outdoor use.  🌲Twigs & branches – Add shape, height and color with twigs and branches. Dogwood branches are naturally red but others can be painted with enamel spray paint. Pine cones – Wire or glue painted or natural pinecones onto a stake for easy positioning in your container. 🌾Natural accents – Hydrangea blooms sedum flowers and branches with berries from your garden can last all season. #diyholiday #diyholidaydecor #floristtips #sprucetips #evergreencontainer #wintercontainers #porchpots #gardengatemagazine #birchlogs #holidaycontainers

Gifts for Gardeners 🌺✨ Amaryllis Holiday Collection from @jungseeds Enjoy the elegance of Red Pearl, Picotee, and Gervase, three of the most sought-after amaryllis varieties. With effortless growth and stunning blooms, they're perfect for indoor gardening. These amaryllis bulbs are easy to grow and deliver long-lasting, vibrant flowers. Instantly elevate your home’s holiday spirit with these beautiful and seasonal blooms. Shop: JungSeed.com/category/GG-Holiday-2024 🎁 Special Offer: Receive a $10 digital gift certificate with every purchase #giftsforgardeners #giftsforgardenlovers #amaryllis #plantgiftideas #gardengatemagazine